Father, infant son hurt in Brooklyn tile wall collapse

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Sunday, July 15, 2018
Father, infant son hurt in Brooklyn tile wall collapse
Sandra Bookman has more on the wall collapse in Williamsburg.

WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A father and his infant son were sitting on a bench outside a tea shop in Brooklyn were hurt when parts of a tile wall came crashing down on them.

The accident happened on North 9th Street near the corner of Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg shortly after 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

The father suffered back pain and a small laceration. His nine-week-old son suffered abrasions to both of his legs.

The buildings department is now inspecting the structural stability of the building.

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